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It's not much......
Hello Dear Reader,We've been gardening on and off for a few days. Not solidly but popping out to do a bit more when the mood took us. We've cleaned the house, laundered, ironed, put away and read and...
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Sam's in the city
Hello Dear Reader,There are amazing restaurants in Cornwall and it is a county of amazing food. It has its fair share of Michelin stars, high class dining and tariffs and prices...
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Girly gossip and a catch up
Hello Dear Reader,I spent the day with a friend I made at the school gate when both our daughters were at nursery school, they are now young women in...
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Preparing for winter?
Hello Dear Reader,We've had a quiet day at home. Dearly Beloved has painted the hall; we paint everything white. It's the cheapest 'colour' and we can touch up when ever it get...
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I'm H-A-P-P-y!!! I know I am, I'm sure I am.
Hello Dear Reader,I've surfaced after a migraine that felt as if I was being strangled, my arm was being ripped off and someone as squeezing my left eye ball! On the plus...
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Free fun
Hello Dear Reader,I'll let you into some local knowledge, if you want the Camel Trail almost to yourself, then set off after four in the afternoon. We loaded up the bikes and drove the fifteen...
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Celebrating the positives of a wonderful life.
Hello Dear Reader,I thought I'd share a bit of mindfulness today. Here are the things I'm grateful for todayMy healthy family who work hard on being positive, occupied, busy and well.Being close to my...
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An alternative Sunday lunch and a free book for you.
Hello Dear Reader,We're doing our best to eat well but I can promise you I'm missing a roast potato although it's a crying shames to roast the lovely Cornish new potatoes. The...
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Patience and time.
Hello Dear Reader,A quick in and out tonight. Tuesday is a bit busy, thankfully I cooked on Sunday for a couple of days do let myself off kitchen duties tonight. Tonight, is my...
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Mighty Meaty Pizza
Hello Dear Reader,I love pizza but even the gluten free varieties are calorie laden. Here's a Slimming World version that's virtually carb free. I...
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Ginger, Chilli and Lime fish parcels
Hello Dear Reader,I thought I'd give another shout out for frozen fish. I buy it as I always have it in when I need it, it's half the price and it's easy to handle without the smell of fish. The major...
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Busy day in the sunshine
Hello Dear Reader,It's been a glorious day here, not hot but sunny and bright. I washed all the laundry last night and hung it out first thing this morning and had it all dry and back in the house by...
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Hello Dear Reader,We've been out in the garden this morning, then I came in for a long lazy phone chat with a good friend. There's lot to talk about. Dearly Beloved and I are retirement planning which...
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My view for a few nights!
Hello Dear Reader,All quilters have some neglected quilts. You know the ones. They keep being 'forgotten' whilst others are made. The quilter will often think to themselves that they must finish this...
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Note to self!
Hello Dear Reader,So, I went to Slimming Club and I've put on half a pound! It's the only day I've been glad of galloping IBS or else I'd have put on loads more than that. I've pulled myself together,...
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Pork, mushroom and mustard with creme fraiche.
Slimming World adapted recipe - one syn per plateful. Hello Dear Reader,A really simple recipe for you tonight. It's made in a shallow pan on top of the stove and it's really quick to...
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Soy and Honey Glazed Salmon with Chilli Rice and Vegetables
Hello Dear Reader,This is a cheating supper tonight! However, it's what we all have to do once in a while to get food on the table as quickly as possible. It's all cooked in the steamer and dead easy.I...
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Weekend Fakeaway
Hello Dear Reader,I know I could ask Google this question, but I'll take your theories first. Why does calorie reduction make us cold? It might be why I'm always cold. It might be because I'm 50 and my...
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Lemon and Blackberry Eton Mess.
Hello Dear Reader,We've spent day day with friends, I cooked for every one....the usual Sunday lunch. I thought you might like the recipe for dessert.To feed 71 large...
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Budgeting for pets
Hello Dear reader,We'll start off with a pointless doggie photo, this time Dolly Knockers. I love coming home to a house of fluffies; they sleep all day and the sofa...
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